DIY Del Ray: Holiday Gift Baskets from Downtown Del Ray

With the holidays around the corner, get your shopping done right here in the heart of Del Ray. DIY Del Ray recently took a stroll down Mt. Vernon Avenue in search of our favorite sweet and savory treats—perfect for anyone on your holiday gift giving list.

• Custard truffles from  are delicately nestled in a box adorned with a ribbon—they are all ready to take to your next holiday party.
• Signature coffee beans from  come ground or whole bean.
• The salt and chocolate Bequet caramels (oh, and wine of course) from  are amazing.
• Make your own tasty basket of nibbles with an assortment of cheese and crackers from . There's also a wide selection of wine and beer to complement your selection.
• A warm loaf of fresh-baked bread from  will be more than welcome at your next dinner party or soup exchange. They'll even slice it for you.
• Don't forget the salty meats—these salamis and sausages can be found, yet again, at Cheesetique.
• Pork Barrel BBQ sauce can be purchased (for now, while we await the opening of the BBQ restaurant) from .
• The beer selection at is amazing—more than 100 microbrews and craft ales. They even have boxes to create your own hand-picked four- or six-pack.
• These lavender shortbread cookies from the Dairy Godmother are a delight. And don't forget your four-legged friends—dogs love the Dairy Godmother "squirrels."

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